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Happy Birthday, Billy Graham

He turns 89, looking back at 2007 with gratefulness and forward to holidays with his family.
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Billy Graham turns 89 today. From a press release:

He expressed gratitude for

his health, his family and the ongoing hope of being reunited with his wife

Ruth in Heaven.

Since the passing of his marriage and ministry partner of nearly 64

years on June 14 this year, Mr. Graham said he has been surprised at the

depth of his grief, but simultaneously encouraged by the commensurate

magnitude of God's grace.

"At times, I feel as if part of me has been ripped out, and in a sense

that's what has happened, because Ruth was such an important part of my

life," he said. "But my faith gives me great comfort, and I can't imagine

going through something like this without strength that only the Lord can

provide. It has been an added blessing that our five children have been so

faithful in visiting and spending time with me – I am grateful for and

proud of each of them."

"I am looking forward to spending the holidays with family," Mr. Graham

added.

Graham was discharged from the hospital on August 30 after bouts of intestinal bleeding. Currently, he is at home in Montreat, North Carolina.

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